WISCA School for Autism - Watson Institute

The Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA) is a special education school program designed to meet the individual needs of autistic students who are currently able to benefit from a general education curriculum with appropriate accommodations but require significant social and therapeutic support this is not available in a traditional public school setting.

Watson is committed to providing an educational environment in which students feel safe, comfortable, and successful.

WISCA Program for Autistic Students Includes:

Online curriculum and in-class instruction that fully recognizes and incorporates the unique learning styles of each student. Students in 1st through 6th grade utilize Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Go Math and Journeys Curriculum
Therapeutic support and instruction are provided by a team of social workers, educators, and supportive staff to help students achieve goals outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Student enrollment in classes is based on their grade level, cognitive level, and graduation requirements per their home school district. Electives are based on students’ interests.

Services Supporting the Transition to Adulthood

Students in the WISCA program are provided with life skills supports and development to help prepare them for graduation and their transition into adulthood. Special Education Transition Services such as In-House Vocational Experiences (IHVE) and Community Based Instruction (CBI) provide pre-vocational experiences in practical settings such as on-campus, and at local community businesses and organizations. These programs help students with special needs work on functional and social skills development to prepare for their next step into adulthood.